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If Harrison would accept a pay cut (like Casey did this year), the Steelers could make it work...

I think that cutting Harrison outright before the season saves the Steelers about $5 million...if the Steelers needed that money to get under the cap, James would have to take a $5 million salary cut, leaving him with a salary of roughly $1.5 million...would he stay for that little? Do the Steelers need all of that $5 million savings?

Can he play next season like he played in the last seven games this season? If he can, the Steelers MUST make it work...

If Harrison would accept a pay cut (like Casey did this year), the Steelers could make it work...

I think that cutting Harrison outright before the season saves the Steelers about $5 million...if the Steelers needed that money to get under the cap, James would have to take a $5 million salary cut, leaving him with a salary of roughly $1.5 million...would he stay for that little? Do the Steelers need all of that $5 million savings?

Can he play next season like he played in the last seven games this season? If he can, the Steelers MUST make it work...

Also, keep in mind, if the Steelers replace Harrison, they're going to need to pay a replacement. The bonus portion of the cap charge is there and is not going to change. I think they can, and should, find a cut that makes sense for both parties.

Ben, Timmons, Woodley & Colon are potential 'restructures' as they have numerous years left on their contracts. Of course, every restructure will just increase their cap hit for the following years..

Harrison, Polamalu, Ike, Clark & Miller would be bad restructures due to age & contract length remaining. They are potential cut options though (although cutting Miller might border on insanity). Cutting Cotchery would save roughly a million, same with Suisham.

Would suggest that a restructure for Ben & Colon might be most likely, with Harrison getting a 'pay cut' as it is. Wouldn't surprise to see Cotchery released. Not sure where this would place the team, as far as the Salary Cap goes, but it 'should' get them close to under $121m- which would be the aim for the start of FA. Then, if they feel they need to sign a FA, we see other restructures (Timmons/Woodley) or cuts (Ike... particularly if they decide to keep Lewis & extend Allen).

Reckon we're about to see a whole bunch of young players on this team.